Romans 9:4

They are God's chosen people. In Romans 9:4-5, Paul speaks about the honor which God gave Israel. "Israel" means "a Prince with God." He made them his sons. (Deuteronomy 7:6). This is not Christian sonship, but the sonship mentioned in Exodus 4:22; Hosea 11:1 in which every Israelite was a son (Hosea 1:10). Shared his glory with them. The Shekinah of God's presence, the box of the covenant, etc. See 1 Samuel 4:21: Hebrews 9:1-5. He made his covenants with them. With Abraham, and at Sinai. Gave them the law. "The holy law made and given by God" (2Ma. 6:23). The Law was a "GOOD LUCK CHARM" to the Jew (see Romans 2:17). The true worship. Compare John 4:22. God's promises. Especially the promise of the Messiah.